Japan economy
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
The central bank vowed to raise rates if economic and price developments move in line with its projections
Japan’s factory activity returns to growth after seven months: PMI
Its exports have rose for four consecutive months to December
Japan’s inflation slows on subsidy effect ahead of BOJ decision
The weak yen is a key factor, as it pushes up import costs
Japan retains cautious economic view, flags risks from US trade policies
It also underlined the need to remain vigilant over market movements
Japan’s exports rise for fourth straight month, partly boosted by weaker yen
[TOKYO] Japan’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in December, government data showed on Thursday, as slower shipments to the US were offset by strong demand elsewhere as well as by a boost to ...
Why investors are worried about Japan’s bond market
Japan’s US$7.5 trillion bond market, long a pillar of stability, now faces weakening investor demand
Japanese bonds may rebound after Katayama calls for market calm
JAPAN’S bonds are likely to rebound after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama called for calm among market participants following a selloff that pushed yields to all-time highs.
Japan households expect prices to keep rising: central bank survey
The bank’s December survey finds that households expect prices to rise 11.6% a year from now, from 11.9% in the September survey
Japan tax cut for food purchases in focus as election approaches
Soaring food costs are a key component driving broader inflation higher
Some in Bank of Japan see scope to raise rates sooner than markets expect, sources say
[TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan policymakers see scope to raise interest rates sooner than markets expect with April a distinct possibility, as a sliding yen risks adding to already broadening inflationary...
